Clay County Health Data
Clay County, Missouri
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 74.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 12.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 20.4%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.2
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Clay County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 39.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 26.4% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 19.4% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 17.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 31.0% | 27.0% | 7.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.8% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 55.4% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 71.9% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clay | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 19.8% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clay County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clay County Life Expectancy Reaches 78 Years
Health data brief for Clay County, Missouri.
Clay County residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 74.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.7%, notably lower than the state average of 12.5% and the national average of 10%. Regarding provider access, the county has 60 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 70. For mental health, there are 174 providers per 100,000, while the national median is 250. Data indicates that 15.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide insight into the health and insurance landscape of the county. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.